Title: Novel methodology to assess sputum smear microscopy quality in private laboratories

Authors: Codlin, Andrew J.

Place: [London]

Publisher: BioMed central

Year: 2012

Journal: BMC infectious diseases

Volume: vol. 12, no. 331

PAGE: --

Subject: Laboratory Quality Strengthening

Keywords: health services, tuberculosis, private sector, quality control

Abstract: TB sputum smear microscopy services are highly variable across private laboratories and often of poor quality. Engagement, capacity building and rigorous monitoring of standards are of vital importance for TB control. Findings could be symptomatic of other tests performed in private laboratories.

URL: http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2334-12-331.pdf

Document type: E-article